The Nintendo Switch Splatoon 2 Global Testfire is ready to be downloaded

SPLATOOON 2 GLOBAL TESTFIRE UPDATE

The Splatoon 2 Global Testfire download is now live in the UK eShop and ready to be downloaded.

It weighs in at a tiny 408MB and although you can load it up, obviously you can't play anything just yet as nothing is live.

But keep reading to find out when you can join in the fun on March 24th.

Splatoon 2 doesn't have an official release date beyond “summer”, but there is something else to look forward to.

Next week the Splatoon 2 Global Testfire gets underway, letting players the world over try out the quirky Nintendo shooter for free on Nintendo Switch devices.

Best of all Nintendo has started rolling out the testfire so you can download onto your Switch now to save time. Although for the time being it's only available in the Japanese and North American eShops.

We doubt the UK eShop will be too far behind, though!

The special event will span three days across a weekend and give players the opportunity to join in with the mayhem duing six hour long sessions.

Four different weapons will be accessible in the test, including the new Splat Dualies and a rehash of the Splat Roller and Splat Charger.

Splatoon 2 also adds local multiplayer to the competitive shooter with Nintendo really pushing the eSports potential of the game.

In addition, Nintendo has also promised the return of "some familiar characters," as well as the introduction of some new ones, too.